Why people shop online?
The World Wide Web is not only a source for information but it is also a virtual shopping mall for consumers everywhere. It is no wonder why people shop online these days, rather than going to a shopping mall. Imagine shopping from the comfort of your own home at anytime of the day, without having to get dressed and endure severe traffic congestion just to get to a shopping mall.The advantages of buying online far surpasses the advantages of going to your local mall. With the increase of Internet shopping malls, consumers can now shop for products from everywhere around the world. Basically, there are no geographical boundaries on the Internet, therefore buyers and sellers from all over the world can come together and interact. Moreover, there is a wide variety of goods available online. Your product options are limitless and you have the luxury of purchasing products which are not available at your local malls. Some shoppers are shy to purchase products such as lingerie and hair growth lotion at actual shops. These shoppers will be able to purchase their desired products online while remaining anonymous and they do not have to feel embarrassed as no face-to-face contact will occur.Consumers are able to find lower prices when shopping online as they have access to stores operated by retailers in other countries. A product manufactured in a particular country is usually sold at a cheaper price in that country, compared to elsewhere. Through the Internet, consumers can purchase the said product thus saving them some money. Another reason why people shop online is due to the convenience it brings. A virtual shopping mall is open for business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A shopper can buy products online anytime, anywhere based on their own preference. Mothers with young kids will find this most useful as it is very troublesome to bring young kids to the shopping mall. Instead of looking for a child care solution each time they need to frequent the mall, mothers can now shop online while their kids are asleep.In addition, online shopping allows you to read up on other consumers' product reviews. These comments will be able to help you determine whether the product is good or not. This is a big benefit for you as you will be able to get unbiased reviews from real users of the product, rather than the company selling it. Furthermore, you can also share your own experiences with a particular product with other consumers online. Lastly, the Internet presents consumers with niche products which are difficult to find. For instance, if you are looking for niche health products such as all-natural health supplements, shopping online will most probably be better for you.
Here are some of local online Stores :)
eBay.ph
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is an American multinational internet consumer-to-consumer corporation that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broad variety of goods and services worldwide. Founded in 1995, eBay is one of the notable success stories of the dot-com bubble; it is now a multi-billion dollar business with operations localized in over thirty countries. eBay expanded from its original "set-time" auction format to include "Buy It Now" standard shopping; shopping by UPC, ISBN, or other kind of SKU (via Half.com); online classified advertisements (via Kijiji or eBay Classifieds); online event ticket trading (via StubHub); online money transfers (via PayPal) and other services.
Millions of collectibles, decor, appliances, computers, furnishings, equipment, domain names,vehicles, and other miscellaneous items are listed, bought, or sold daily on eBay.
Online reviews about eBAY :
The top spot for online auction service goes to eBay, the largest and most complete online auction venue in the world. But more than being the most popular and having even become a household name, eBay’s long time experience, exposure and membership gives them the clout they deserve.
Sulit.com.ph
Sulit.com.ph is a classified ads website that caters primarily to Philippine market. It is an online marketplace where people buy and sell a wide variety of goods, products, and services under different categories such as real estate, automotives, careers, business products and services, and many more among Filipino individuals and business groups all over the world.
Launched on September 11, 2006, the free online classified ads website was named Sulit.com.ph for 2 reasons: (1) “Sulit” is a Filipino word that means “worth it” in English, describing the affordability of items being sold by the site’s members; and (2) Sulit is an acronym for “Super Low Internet Trading.”
In addition to the buy and sell platform, Sulit.com.ph also provides an online community among Filipino web users. Through the Sulit.com.ph forum, members interact with one another about various topics including business, lifestyle, current events, and health among many others. Thus, Sulit.com.ph can also be translated to “Sulit Community in the Philippines.”
Online reviews about Sulit.com.ph:
Sulit.com.ph is one of the most popular classified ads posting forum site in the Philippines. It has more than half a million members with 800 to 900 new members signing up daily. As of to date, the site has accommodated up to 2 million ads posted on the site. Around 2000 to 3000 ads get posted on a daily basis.
Its popularity made the site attractive also to those committing fraud, scam, and identity theft. As a result, due to feelings of uncertainty by both buyers and sellers, a lot of transactions happen offline.
Buyonline.com
Buyonline.com
Buyonline.ph is an online shopping mall based in the Philippines catering to both local and international shoppers; offering convenience, variety, and security for all its shoppers.
Buyonline.ph carries a wide range of products - apparel, accessories, books, electronics, computer, gadgets, movies, music, toys, baby needs, cosmetics, pets, home improvement, furniture and fixtures, and even industrial items - from a reliable list of suppliers, both local and multinational companies.
Business Hours
The Buyonline.ph website is fully operational 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. However, orders checked out after office hours (Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm) and on Saturdays and Sundays will be processed by our staff on the next business day. Our office is also closed on holidays.
Buyonline.ph carries a wide range of products - apparel, accessories, books, electronics, computer, gadgets, movies, music, toys, baby needs, cosmetics, pets, home improvement, furniture and fixtures, and even industrial items - from a reliable list of suppliers, both local and multinational companies.
Business Hours
The Buyonline.ph website is fully operational 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. However, orders checked out after office hours (Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm) and on Saturdays and Sundays will be processed by our staff on the next business day. Our office is also closed on holidays.
Online reviews about Buyonline.com:
True to its name, this is a site where you could find mostly anything you could ever want to buy. It doesn't matter what you are after, here you are bound to find it. Books, DVDs, videos, electronics, digital cameras, laptops, computer hardware and software, apparel, accessories, shoes... all that can be compared and bought through this site, and at excellent prices, too. Items are grouped in all the logical categories - "Computers & Software", "Home & Garden", "Clothing & Accessories"... and launching a search to find what you need to buy is done in seconds. Plus, the site lists the most popular brands on its homepage for those who are partial to products coming from certain companies only. Apple, Logitech, Samsung, Kodak, Hewlett Packard, Sony... these are just some of the many companies users of Buy-Online.com have the chance to go for on the site. Buy-Online.com is really excellent as it is, but it would be even better if you could sign up for alerts when items you want move within a certain price range. That would make the site even more practical than it already is, but (let me say it again) it is close enough to perfect as it stands right now.
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EBay
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulit.com.ph
http://www.buyonline.ph/cms.php?id_cms=4
http://www.buyonline.ph/cms.php?id_cms=4